April 3, 2024

JConcepts RC10B7 P2 body

JConcepts has released its popular P2 body for the latest 2WD Buggy offering from Team Associated, the RC10B7 and RC10B7D.  A staple in the Florida company’s product line, the Punisher body shell design, started its time in the offroad during the 2010 racing season.  Over the course of a decade, the design team along with the racers have helped push the envelope and re-invent the Punisher along the way.  The P2 design arrived just in time for the IFMAR Worlds in 2017 where the team tested and confirmed performance characteristics on the Xiamen, China track surface.  Now, the P2 has been updated to fit the RC10B7 and is available in both a standard and lightweight option and includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wings.

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April 3, 2024

Moto-Obscura AE vintage kit Alu Shock Caps

Vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura has released new Aluminium Bleeder Screw Shock Caps for vintage Team Associated vehicles featuring narrow bore shock absorbers.  The product adds functionality and ease of maintenance for the vintage racer with their discrete bleeder screw for easy air free shock building.  Machined from 6061-T6 aluminium, they are anodised in a neat black finish.  These shock caps fit all Associated narrow bore shocks from the original RC10 gold pan all the way up through the B4.1, plus all corresponding Truck and 4WD buggy variants, and RC10 & Worlds Car re-releases.  Sold as a set of two shock caps and includes bleeder screws, bleeder screw seals, and shock cap O-rings.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]


April 2, 2024

TMG Speed B7 Brass 0-4 degree C Block

Following on from the recent release of its aluminium 0-4 degree C Block for the new Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy, British company TMG Speed has released a brass version of the block.  With the kit coming standard with a 1-5 degree C Block, this block gives the car a range of 0 and up to 4 degree toe in and now with the machined brass option allows you to add more weight to the rear if needed.

Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]


April 2, 2024

RC Upgrade RC8B4 Shock Tower Protector

New from RC Upgrade is their Shock Tower Protector for Team Associated’s RC8B4 1:8 buggies.  They are engineered to safeguard your front shock tower with precision and finesse and are made from durable and wear-resistant polyurethane which offers flexibility without compromising on strength.  Designed to fit seamlessly onto the shock tower, they won’t interfere with shock performance.  Whether you’re tackling jumps or rough terrain, these bumpers provide peace of mind and confidence as an insurance against costly damage during those unexpected landings. Sold as a pack of 3 protectors, they are available in either blue or black.

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April 2, 2024

Vision Racing 22 5.0 Shock Towers w/upper wing mount

Oregon based performance racing accessories producer Vision Racing has released new +2mm and STD 4mm carbon fibre shock towers for the TLR 22 5.0 2WD Buggy with included aluminium upper wing mount.  The new aluminium wing mount makes installation and removal of the upper wing much easier.

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April 1, 2024

JConcepts SCX24 ’79 Ford Courier | ’90 Chevy S10 bodies

JConcepts has released two new bodies for the popular Axial SCX24 1:24 Crawler, the 1990 Chevy S10 crawler body and 1979 Ford Courier.  A classic in the fleet of General Motors products, with the Chevy S10 JConcepts adapted the mid-sized truck to fit the crawler vehicle with sculpted features throughout.  The single cab body sits on top of the square body shape and flexes its muscles as one of the meanest little trucks during the 1990 period.  The pre-cut body sports wheel well openings set for 52-57mm tires but can be user trimmed to allow more clearance as vehicle articulation picks up.  With the Courier, laying out the mid-sized truck on the smallest platform in crawling was a different task to get the 1:24 scale body looks proportionate on these fun little vehicles.  Trucks such as the Axial SCX24 with 5.20” WB now has a lid that looks tough with a heavy retro vibe.  JConcepts has applied plenty of touches to the Courier such as a rigid side body panels, extruded and arched wheel wells with blended rocker panels.  The clear and pre-cut body shells include a decal sheet, window mask for easy painting, and are covered with overspray film direct from the factory.

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April 1, 2024

West Coast RC Works Electronic Vacuum Pump

West Coast R/C Works has released this convenient new electronic vacuum pump which is compatible with popular air remover models.  The pump features a new and improved design that makes it incredibly easy to use, ensuring you achieve optimal results in record time.  Its versatile battery power allows you to effortlessly switch between using it at home or on the track, while the long-lasting battery is built to withstand the demands of an entire race weekend.  Supplied with a convenient USB-A charging cable, keeping your pump ready for action has never been easier.  The vacuum pump will work with models such as RIDE, Tamiya, MR33, and more.

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